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Crittenden Conservation DistrictProject # 06-1600
July 1, 2009 – December 31, 2010
Crittenden CountyCrittenden County
To educate landowners on the value and importance of protecting crop land and improving water quality.
Land Owners and FarmersANRC EPA 319 ProgramUSDA, NRCS
Reduce Erosion Improve Water QualityImprove Irrigation Efficiency
Develop Best Management Practices
Install pipe drops & water control structures
Survey needs of landownersResults being:Loss of crops and croplandLandowners were willing to share expenses for improvement by participating in the 50% Erosion Control cost share project
Advertise Sign up and Application periodMap locationsProvide Technical Assistance Bid ad placed in newspaperBids awarded to venders and contracts signed
Invoiced and signed contracts with participants
Order pipes Inspection with GPS locations
Erosion from poor drainage
Water Control Structure
Complete water control structure
Drop pipe installed with stabilization rocks
Pipe with water control structure
Project Results:
4,844 ft of pipe/177 pipes133 Water Control Structures
Total Project Cost: $187,632.00